About Tennis Schweiz
Tennis is far more than a sport with a racket and a yellow felt ball. Tennis is emotion, tactics and, above all, a fascinating game with your own thoughts.
“The toughest opponent in tennis does not stand on the other side of the net, but in your own head.”
— W. Timothy Gallwey (The Inner Game of Tennis)
Hi, I’m Noël.
As a passionate amateur tennis player, I know this phenomenon from my own experience: you seem to be safely ahead at 5-2, suddenly your serving arm starts to tremble, you make a simple mistake, and straight away your thoughts start going round in circles.
The human psyche has fascinated me for many years. How do mental blocks arise? Why do our own thoughts sabotage us precisely on big points? And how do we manage to clear our heads and play our best tennis? It is exactly this understanding of the mental side of the sport that I want to share through Tennis Schweiz.
The team
Behind Tennis Schweiz is a small editorial team. We play tournaments ourselves and report from the perspective of tennis players: on Swiss women and men at ITF, Challenger, ATP and WTA level, and directly from tournaments such as the Swiss Indoors in Basel.
Publisher and editor
Numbers analyst, amateur statistician and ambitious tournament player. Writes the reports and analyses and co-hosts “Sip & Charge”.
Editor and podcast host
Law student and tournament player. Brings the perspective of a player who is currently making his own way into tournament tennis, and co-hosts “Sip & Charge”.
Our vision for Tennis Schweiz
Switzerland has an outstanding tennis tradition. With Tennis Schweiz, we are creating a meeting point and a lively network for everyone: from people with an interest in tennis to club players and competitive players.
- A strong network: a platform that connects people, whether you are just hitting your first balls or regularly playing tournaments.
- Background and insights: reports and analysis on the Swiss tennis scene, from club life to the pro tour.
- A focus on mental training: practical approaches for more calm, focus and mental strength on court.
- An honest view: factual, well-founded reporting with a passion for the sport.
Role models, mindset and equipment
Great athletes stand out above all for the way they deal with setbacks. Hardly anyone embodies this commitment better than Stan Wawrinka:
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.”
— Samuel Beckett (Stan Wawrinka’s tattoo)
In keeping with this, you will find selected items in the shop, such as the Stan Wawrinka shirt by Yonex, as well as equipment for training and everyday match play.
The “Sip & Charge” podcast
In the tennis podcast “Sip & Charge”, Noël and Lukas talk in Swiss German about the tour, Swiss tennis, match tactics and the mental side of the sport.
One of the highlights is the conversation with coach Toni Nadal about mental discipline, values and consistency on court.